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Raimondo, Duckworth Discuss MEP National Network During Senate Commerce Committee Hearing

Manufacturing and the MEP National Network were topics discussed during a Senate panel considering the presidential nomination of…

Growth & Strategy

Comments on MEP National Network – Commerce Committee Hearing 1/26/21

Senator Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo discuss the MEP National Network during Raimondo's nomination…

Blog

How Daycare and Industrial Entrepreneurship Relate to Manufacturing’s Recovery

Growth & Strategy

Manufacturer Info Session with RI Department of Health – COVID Rapid Test Kits

Representatives from Rhode Island Commerce and the Department of Health review the state's COVID-19 on-site rapid testing kit…

Growth & Strategy

New & New to You Hiring, Training Resources for RI Manufacturers

The state of Rhode Island offers manufacturers many resources for recruiting and training workers – but where should…

Growth & Strategy

Ask Me Anything with Kathie Mahoney, Polaris MEP Center Director

New Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney answers burning questions about grant-funded training, collaboration with other Manufacturing Extension…

Lean Manufacturing

Mentoring and Manufacturing – The Leadership Partnership of Rhode Island

Blog

Mentoring in Manufacturing – Developing the Next Generation of Leaders

Blog

Rethinking Business Risk After the Great Lockdown

Challenges

Hire & Retain Talent

Workforce development programs from Polaris MEP are proven to help RI manufacturing companies hire and retain talent.

Blog

Manufacturing Leaders Learning the Lessons of Testing Times

How manufacturers are handling near-term pandemic jolts from and preparing for success in the long-term. Manufacturing Extension Partnership…

Growth & Strategy

Hexagon Reduces Downtime, Sees Throughput Go Up With Standardized Work